Hughes and Roosevelt pledge unity for Republican ticket
Charles E Hughes and Theodore Roosevelt declared they are in complete accord after a two and a half hour interview. Roosevelt, head of the former Progressive party, publicly affirmed loyalty to Hughes and the Republican platform during a private dining at Hughes hotel. Willcox, the new national chairman, met with Hughes at headquarters as campaigns begin.
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New York
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Progressive Party
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Hughes
Republican Platform
William R. Willcox
Civil War Veterans Offer Civil Service to Ohio Border Defense
A letter to Governor Willis from Jackson requests fifty seven Grand Army of the Republic veterans to serve in patrol, drill, or recruitment duties. They state willingness to march to new graves and defend the Rio Grande as their border, excluding long marches.
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Rio Grande
Ohio
River
Jackson
American protest over Austrian submarine attack on Petrolite
The State Department released a vigorous note calling the attack a deliberate insult to the U.S. flag and an invasion of American rights. It demands a prompt apology, punishment of the submarine and commander, and indemnity. The reply cites sworn crew statements showing no bow shots and that the Petrolite did not reefine toward the submarine before stopping.
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Austria
Petrolite
State Department
United States
Mediterranean
Lansing
Penfield
Vienna
Navy Department
Foreign Office
Trevino Threat Sparks Railways Standoff with General Funston
Reports indicate Trevino mutters plans to seize railways provoking a tense stand with General Funston. Authorities caution the public as military and railway officials coordinate cautious measures.
Carranzista Move Spurs El Paso Military Transport Shift
American forces in El Paso accelerate independence from railroads with 27 armed motor trucks and fuel and repair units assigned to the local brigade. Two more truck trains arrive from the East as authorities plan to commandeer vehicles if needed. Pershing preserves empty trucks for rapid cross country moves. Juarez remains a strategic concern as the border tense.
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United States
el Paso
Pershing
Columbus
Dublan
el Valle
Immediate withdrawal of troops from Mexican soil
A brief note states that one demand of Uncle Sam was complied with and another insistence for immediate troop withdrawal from Mexican soil was satisfied. It emphasizes formal diplomatic action without graphic detail.
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Uncle Sam
Weather Forecast Across States Shows Fair Conditions
Ohio and Indiana expect fair Thursday and Friday with rising temperatures. Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee also fair with similar conditions. Pacific States remain cool while Southwest and Rocky Mountain regions stay warm. Scattered showers possible along Atlantic Gulf coasts and from Upper Michigan to Washington Oregon. Winds vary by region with generally fair weather east of the Mississippi. Temperatures likely hold steady in the eastern half over the next two days.
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Plateau
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Germany presses Swiss on commodity export ultimatum
London June 28 Germany issues an ultimatum to Switzerland demanding permission for export of cotton and foodstuffs via German agents with a threat to block coal iron and other essentials. Swiss Parliament delayed reply and sent a delegation to Paris to confer with entente allies. Meanwhile Italian advances press on Asiago Plateau Posina and Astico. British front reports heavy bombardment on German lines with no major infantry moves. French forces hold Verdun area repelling Thiaumont and Fleury attacks. German resistance strengthens on the Russian front in Volhynia with gains west of Sokul and at Winiewka.
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Mount Vesuvius Repeats Active Eruption Near Naples
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius breaking into another active eruption today as observers note renewed lava activity and ash plumes near the city. Residents are advised to monitor updates from local authorities and volcanology services.
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Vesuvius
Trade War Allies Inquiry Opens Over Paris Treaty
Senator Stone introduced a resolution demanding the President investigate alleged neutrality violations in a recently negotiated Paris treaty. The measure, laid on the table, seeks details on the treaty’s aims to boycott enemies and defend neutral rights, with the goal of informing the Senate promptly.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
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Paris
Europe
Hig Emet Ny
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United States
Casement Trial Ends in Dramatic Collapse of Lead Attorney
At the Casement treason trial in London Sergeant Sullivan, Casement’s leading attorney, collapsed during a fiery summing up. Casement denied aiding Germany or selling to any government and insisted he had nothing to do with Sinn Fein or German bribes while urging Irish home rule. Sullivan argued no treason, claiming Irish men could arm for liberty if the civil government failed to protect them. The court expects to finish the summing up tomorrow.
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Mexico
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Latin America
the Commercial Tribune
London
Sir Roger Casement
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Roger
Ireland
Germany
Sinn Fein
Sir Roger
Roger Casement
Prospective War Bride and Groom Sent to Penitentiary
Charles Clark and Miss Rosella Mathews of Carey sought a marriage license as a war bride and groom. The court denied the license and ordered the couple detained. Clark pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor and was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary.
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Charles Clark
Miss Ro
Sella Mathews
Clark
Ohio
Tiffin National Guard
American Marine Killed in Santo Domingo Battle
Near Monte Cristo in Santo Domingo a firefight between U S Marines and natives left John Acriment of the Twenty-seventh Company dead and Albert Vielbaum wounded after an hour of combat. Marines seized two trenches as natives evacuated. machine guns were employed. Casualty figures for the attackers were not released.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Monte Cristo
Santo
Domingo
Navy Department
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Santo Domingo
John Acriment
Albert Vielbaum
China Still Harassed by Internal Quarrels After Yuan Shi Kai Death
Beijing reports continued turmoil within the Chinese republic after Yuan Shi Kai’s death. Disputes between the militarist party and southern provincial leaders hinder constitutional readjustment while reconciliation attempts fail. Yuan’s body was escorted by the diplomatic corps to Chang Teh Fu for burial.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Pekin
Chinese Republic
Li-Yuan Hung
Chang Teh- Fu
Ambassador Page to Italy Leaves for Post Amid Peace Talks Caution
President Wilson instructs Thomas Nelson Page to keep an alert ear for peace talk in Europe as he prepares to depart for Italy. Page says he has not been told to begin peace activity but will monitor developments after his White House conference.
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Europe
Page
White House
Job Selling Scored by Ohio Commission
The State Industrial Commission exposes a practice in Ohio plants where foremen collect 5 to 25 dollars from new hires for jobs. The scheme, called job selling, targets predominantly non English speaking immigrants, with English speakers profiting. Fees rose with living costs, from cigars to 25 dollars for a job paying about 25 cents an hour, fostering industrial slavery and immigrant bitterness that can spark strike violence.
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